Detention Officer or Corporal – Open until 10/8/26

New Mexico Association of Counties; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Association of Counties in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a Detention Officer/Detention Corporal to maintain custody of inmates and ensure safety under supervision. The role requires compliance with departmental regulations and confidentiality of information.

Competitive hourly pay ranges reflect rank and experience. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid NM Class D driver's license, and relevant certifications within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be twenty-one years of age.
• Valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
• Corrections/Detention Officer certification within one year of employment.
• Food Handler certification within one year of hire date.
• Ability to obtain firearms certification within six months of hire.
• Successful background investigation, FBI fingerprint check.
• Pre-employment physical and psychological examination.
• Pre-employment and post-employment drug screening.
• No felony or crimes involving moral turpitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody and control of inmates in the detention facility.
• Enforce laws and regulations to ensure safety of personnel and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

JOB TITLE: Detention Officer, Detention Corporal
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Police/Detention
SUPERVISOR: Detention Shift Sergeant
PAY RANGES: DO-$24.09 TO $39.23/HR. DC-$30.75 TO $50.07/HR.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Detention Sergeant, responsible for maintaining custody and control of inmates in the detention facility. Enforces laws and departmental regulations that apply to detention to ensure the safety of personnel and the public. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be twenty-one years of age.
• Must possess, or ability to obtain within first thirty days of employment and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver\'s license.
• Successful completion and maintenance of the Corrections Officer/Detention Officer certification in accordance with New Mexico Adult Jail standards within one year of employment.
• Successful completion and maintenance of Food Handler\'s certification in accordance with the Department of Health within one year of hire date.
• Must be able to be certified to carry firearms through the Los Alamos County Police Department Range Course within six months of hire and maintain thereafter.
• Successful completion of thorough background investigation, including FBI fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment physical and psychological exam prior to commencing work.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening prior to employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening while employed.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude.

Additional Minimum Qualifications For Detention Corporal

• Two years of experience as a Detention Officer demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility,
• Must maintain the Corrections Officer/Detention Officer certification in accordance with New Mexico Adult Jail standards.

Preferred Qualifications Detention Officer

• One-year relevant experience.
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university.

Code: 27044-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Salary: $30.75-$50.07